Interpreter (English - Japanese) at Gartner

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

English Skills, Japanese Skills, Consecutive Interpretation, Time Management, Proactive Preparation, IT Industry Knowledge, B-to-B Experience, Communication Skills

Industry

Market Research

Description

What you’ll do Our high-class interpreters provide consecutive interpretation (Japanese and English, both ways) between our Japanese clients and internal experts abroad. To achieve this, you`ll provide the interpretation through a web meeting platform (Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc), which typically lasts around 30 minutes (sometimes a call may be longer due to client needs). What you’ll need Near-native or highly advanced English skills (Eiken first grade or TOEIC 900+) Near-native or highly advanced Japanese skills (JLPT 1+ and output exposure) Experience providing consecutive interpretation (no simultaneous interpretation experience is necessary) Excellent time management skills to handle preparation and execution of multiple calls per day (5-6 calls per day, on average) Willingness to do proactive, independent preparation without a formal preparation meeting Having knowledge of the IT industry/vocabulary and/or experience working in a B-to-B environment is preferred, but not mandatory Who you are Be a self-starter in learning new concepts within the fast-moving IT industry The willingness to work flexibly between 8 am to 7 pm, depending on the clients’ needs (the actual total working hours will be close to 7.5 hours) Have a growth mindset and willingness to self-improve Be someone who likes to communicate with others inside and outside of the company (ex. having dialogue with clients to clarify their questions and needs) #LI-Hybrid #LI-JL1 Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. 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How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Responsibilities

Provide consecutive interpretation between Japanese clients and internal experts. Conduct interpretations through web meeting platforms, typically lasting around 30 minutes.